Erythrasma physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Overview
Physical Examination
=Appearance of the Patient
- The patient is usually well-appearing.[1]
Skin
- Erythrasma presents with erythematous [[lesions, maceration, and reddish-brown scales indicative of hyperkeratosis.[2]
- The borders of the lesions and unaffected skin are sharply demarcated.
- The lesions are usually found in skin folds.
Extremities
- Erythrasma commonly presents in the interdigital regions in hands and feet.
Image:Erytrasma02.jpg|Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[3]
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Groin
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[3]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[3]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[3]
References
- ↑ "Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".
- ↑ Pinto M, Hundi GK, Bhat RM, Bala NK, Dandekeri S, Martis J, Kambil SM (2016). "Clinical and epidemiological features of coryneform skin infections at a tertiary hospital". Indian Dermatol Online J. 7 (3): 168–73. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.182351. PMC 4886587. PMID 27294050.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Dermatology Atlas".